I DON'T CHASE
I Don’t Chase We are through, and I’m done trying. I'm sick of all your constant lying. Our relationship has been slowly dying. And I’m not willing to continue crying. When we met, I was sure it was fate. I had thought, we were doing great. I wanted to wipe clean the slate. Do not worry, I will not retaliate. But I’m feeling lost. Need to break free. I will not be a victim, willingly. If only I could have made you see. That you had it all when you had me. It's not the first trial I have had to face. I will not miss your embrace. You will be so easy to replace. But I'm walking away... Because I don’t chase. Original Poetry Written By Eryn Dunbar Copyright (c) 4.25.2025 |
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The opening stanza sets the tone so perfectly, with lines like “We are through, and I’m done trying” and “I’m sick of all your constant lying.” They hit with such force, immediately pulling the reader into the exhaustion and resolve of letting go. You don’t shy away from the hurt, yet you refuse to let it define you, which makes the poem feel so empowering. The imagery of a relationship “slowly dying” and your refusal to keep “crying” is so vivid and relatable.
I love how the second stanza reflects on the hope you once held “When we met, I was sure it was fate” and “I had thought, we were doing great.” It shows such a tender, human side, making the journey feel personal and real. But you don’t linger in nostalgia; you pivot to strength, declaring “I will not be a victim, willingly” and “If only I could have made you see / That you had it all when you had me.” That shift is so powerful, highlighting your self-worth and the clarity you’ve gained.
The final stanza is an absolute showstopper. Lines like “You will be so easy to replace” and “I’m walking away... Because I don’t chase” land with such confidence and finality. They’re not just words; they’re a declaration of independence, a refusal to settle for less than you deserve. The rhythm of the poem builds so naturally, carrying the reader through the emotional weight of each moment until that cathartic close.
Eryn, this poem is a testament to your skill as a poet and your ability to transform personal pain into universal truth. It’s bold, relatable, and incredibly moving, an anthem for anyone who’s ever had to choose themselves over a draining situation. Thank you for sharing such a profound and beautifully crafted piece of your heart. Your voice is unforgettable, and I’m so excited to see what else you create.
Will never chase.
Someone else
Is in my place.
My heart was sick
But then made well.
This heart pain
Is a living hell.
To know the love
For which you yearned
Has been rejected
Denied and spurned.
To know you’ll
Never have a place
And you’re not worthy
Of the chase.